Columbus man sentenced to four years in prison after assaulting 2 people

NEWARK - The following people were sentenced for felony offenses in Licking County Common Pleas Court:

James R. Biven Jr., 58, last known address 10056 Miller Road NW, Johnstown, was sentenced to 120 days in jail after being found guilty of two counts of sexual imposition, third-degree misdemeanors.

On Sept. 9, 2017, Biven had sexual contact with a person without consent, according to court records.

Judge Thomas Marcelain ordered Biven to pay all court costs and fees.

Samantha R. Evans, 27, last known address 318 Merrit Road SW, Pataskala, was sentenced to three years of community control after being found guilty of one count of trespass in a habitation, a fourth-degree felony.

On Feb. 7, 2017 Evans entered a home she didn't not have permission to be in, according to court records.

Marcelain ordered Evans to pay all court costs and fees.

James C. Lindsey, 40, last known address 2702 Regalo Drive, Columbus, was sentenced to four years and six months in prison after being found guilty of one count each of burglary, a second-degree felony; assault, a first-degree misdemeanor; domestic violence, a first-degree misdemeanor; menacing by stalking, a fourth-degree felony; intimidation, a third-degree felony; and criminal damaging, a first-degree misdemeanor.

Between Oct. 15 and Oct. 15, Lindsey forced his way into an apartment and punched a man in the face and then attacked a member of his family, according to court records.

Judge David Branstool ordered Lindsey to pay all court cost and fees, and to pay restitution to one of the victims in the amount of $1,000.

Jeffrey D. Freeman, 28, last known address 348 Union St., Newark, was sentenced to three years of community control after being found guilty of one county of identity fraud, a third-degree felony.

Between Aug. 21, 2017 and March 23, 2018, Freeman used credit card information of other people and charged $11,071.80 between two credit cards, according to court records.

Branstool ordered Freeman to pay all court costs and fees.

Richard E. Mentz II, 49, last known address 1625 W. Turkey Run Drive, Newark, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and three years of community control after being found guilty of one count of passing bad checks, a fifth-degree felony.

On Feb. 10, 2016, Mentz presented two checks at Checksmart in Heath for a total of $3,540 that were both fraudulent, according to court records.

Branstool ordered Mentz to pay all court costs and fees.

Timothy L. Hecker, 58, last known address 365 Easten Ave. Apt. 10, Newark, was sentenced to three years of community control after being found guilty of two counts of aggravated trafficking of drugs, third-degree felonies.

On Oct. 31, 2016 and Nov. 23, 2016, Hecker sold morphine, according to court records.

Marcelain ordered Hecker to pay all court costs and fees.

Sarah R. Dysart, 35, last known address 749 N. 21st St., Newark, was sentenced to three years of community control after being found guilty of one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a third-degree felony.

On Aug. 21, 2015, Dysart was arrested on an unrelated matter and methamphetamine was found during a search when she arrived at the Licking County Justice Center, according to court records.

Branstool ordered Dysart to pay all court costs and fees, and to complete 40 hours of community service.

Damian S. Leister, 22, last known address 115 Wilson St., Newark was sentenced to three years of community control after being found guilty of aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony.

On Aug. 30, 2016, Leister had an ingredient used in synthetic cannabis products, according to court records.

Marcelain ordered Leister to pay all court costs and fees, and 50 hours of community service.

Derick P. Runyon, 36, last known address 401 S. Main St., St. Louisville, was sentenced to three years of community control after being found guilty of one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony.

On Nov. 8, Runyon had methamphetamine, according to court records.

Marcelain ordered Runyon to pay all court costs and fees.

Michael T. Bray, 40, last known address 1511 McKinney Drive, Pataskala, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and three years of community control after being found guilty possession of drugs, a third-degree felony; illegal cultivation of marijuana, a second-degree felony; aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony; and possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony.

On March 21, 2017, Bray was found growing marijuana in his home, according to court records.

Marcelain ordered Bray to pay all court costs and fees, and 40 hours of community service.

Mandy J. Kinser, 41, last known address 179 S. Williams St., Newark, was sentenced to five years community control after being found guilty of failure to comply, a third-degree felony, and failure to comply a fourth-degree felony.

On Dec. 22, Kinser led police on a pursuit reaching more than 80 mph, according to court records.

Marcelain ordered Kinser to pay all court costs and fees, and suspended her driving privileges for two years.

Daryl E. Washington, 20, last known address 56 Hoover St., Newark, was sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of robbery, a second-degree felony.

On Jan. 24, Washington robbed a man with one woman and two other men, according to court documents.

Marcelain ordered Washington to pay all court costs and fees.

Nitaleen N. Gould, also known as Nitaleen N. Shackelford, 29, last known address 2782 James Road, Granville, was sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty aggravated trafficking of drugs, a third-degree felony.

On June 20, 2017, Gould sold methamphetamine, according to court records.

Branstool ordered Gould to pay all court costs and fees.

Laterra D.M. Slate, 38 last known address 21 W. Fieldstone Drive, Etna, was sentenced to three years in prison after being found guilty of one count each of engaging in pattern of corrupt activity, a first-degree felony; aggravated possession of drugs, a first-degree felony; and possession of heroin, a second-degree felony.

Between June 1, 2017 and Aug. 7, 2017, Slate was found with 38 grams of heroin and 1105 oxycodone pills, according to court records.